Lead Critical Facilities Engineer, Hyperscale Data Center Operations
A leading enterprise infrastructure operator is growing its critical facilities team across Ashburn, Phoenix and Dallas-Fort Worth. You will own the 24/7 reliability, power distribution and thermal management of high-availability enterprise and AI data halls.
Keep Tier III and IV AI data halls at 100% uptime, with a clear path into facilities management.
Why this role exists
This is a hands-on technical role with a defined pathway into Facilities Management, measured on 100% SLA compliance and zero unplanned outages.
What the first twelve months look like
Within your first year you will be leading shifts through maintenance windows and incidents, and building the record that moves you toward Facilities Management.
What you'll own
- Monitor and operate medium-voltage switchgear, static UPS, diesel rotary and backup generators, chillers, CRAH units and BMS/EPMS platforms.
- Execute SOPs, EOPs and MOPs with absolute precision.
- Supervise external MEP vendors during planned preventative maintenance windows.
- Respond to critical alarms, lead rapid incident isolation and contribute to Root Cause Analysis reporting.
What we need to see
- 3+ years operating critical facility systems in data centers, US Navy (Nuclear or Engineman), hospitals or pharmaceutical manufacturing.
- Strong troubleshooting across 480V and 13.8kV electrical systems, VFDs, chilled water loops and emergency power.
- Working knowledge of electrical safety, LOTO and fire suppression (VESDA, dry pipe, clean agent).
- EPI CDCP, DCCA, NFPA 70E or HVAC EPA Universal certification is a plus.
About the organisation
Confidential enterprise infrastructure operator.
Questions candidates ask
- What does a Lead Critical Facilities Engineer earn?
- This role pays $95,000 to $125,000 base plus shift differential, an annual bonus and overtime.
- Can I apply with Navy or hospital experience?
- Yes. 3+ years operating critical systems in data centers, the US Navy (Nuclear or Engineman), hospitals or pharmaceutical manufacturing all qualify.
- Where are the open shifts?
- Ashburn, VA, Phoenix, AZ and Dallas-Fort Worth, TX.
What happens after you apply
- 1
You hear back in one working day
A consultant reads your CV, not a filter. You get a yes, a no, or a question.
- 2
A twenty minute call
Scope, salary, working pattern and what the employer is really like, before anyone sees your details.
- 3
We introduce you, with your consent
Your CV only goes to the client once you have agreed to the introduction.
- 4
Interview and decision
Prep from us, feedback from them, usually inside two weeks of the first call.